McDonald's delivers a strong January

February 8, 2012

McDonald's Corp. has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.7 percent in January.

Arby's franchisee implements RTIconnect back office software

February 8, 2012

Bentley-Miller Corp., a 20-unit Arby's franchisee, has implemented RTIconnect back office software throughout its restaurants.

Dunkin' Brands names new president of International division

February 8, 2012

Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Giorgio Minardi as the president of its International…

Chick-fil-A hits $4 billion in annual sales

by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com

February 7, 2012

Chick-fil-A Inc. exceeded $4 billion in annual sales in 2011, a record for the Atlanta-based chain.

Krispy Kreme franchisee implements MICROS cloud solution

February 7, 2012

Hospitality Solutions International (HSI), a division of MICROS Systems Inc., announced that Glazing Saddles LLC, a franchisee of the Krispy Kreme Doughnut…

Baskin-Robbins names online flavor creation winner

February 7, 2012

Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts throughout the country competed to win Baskin-Robbins' second annual Online Flavor Creation Contest. This year's winner is…

Subway names new digital agency of record

February 7, 2012

MediaCom has been chosen to head up Subway Restaurants' domestic digital advertising duties, including search, mobile and display ads.

Report: Hispanic population growth influencing eating trends

February 7, 2012

The U.S. Census indicates that the Hispanic population is expected to grow 34 percent from 2010 to 2020. Foodservice market research company NPD Group has…

Energy efficiency project launched in California restaurants

February 7, 2012

A pilot project has been launched in California to promote energy and water efficiency at restaurants.

I Love Velvet intros restaurant solution

February 6, 2012

I Love Velvet, a hardware and software provider for the point of sale, announced its first product for the hospitality industry in the U.S. The first…

Whataburger adds chicken fajita taco to permanent menu

February 6, 2012

Whataburger has launched a Chicken Fajita Taco, the newest permanent addition to the chain's menu.

Sonic names new chief marketing officer

February 6, 2012

Sonic Corp. has named James O'Reilly as its senior vice president and chief marketing officer.

Taco Bell responds to salmonella outbreak

February 3, 2012

After being identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as the source of a 10-state Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak, Taco Bell has…

Nathan's Famous profits, revenues climb

February 3, 2012

Nathan's Famous Inc. has reported results for the third quarter of its 2012 fiscal year that ended Dec. 25, 2011, including a net income of $1.2 million, or 2…

Yogurt Mountain launches American Heart Association campaign

February 3, 2012

Yogurt Mountain LLC has launched a campaign to raise funds for the American Heart Association.

Fro.zen.yo announces expansion agreement

February 3, 2012

Fro.zen.yo announced that a franchise agreement has been reached to develop additional stores in Northern Virginia.

Kids have opportunity to name penguin through Burger King's Crown Program

February 3, 2012

Burger King's new BK Crown Program has partnered with the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) for a promotion that runs through March 4.

Yogurtland hosting giveaway for National Frozen Yogurt Day

February 3, 2012

Yogurtland will celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day on Feb. 6 by offering guests free frozen yogurt and toppings from 4-7 p.m. at all participating U.S.

Teriyaki Madness launches new prototype in expansion bid

February 2, 2012

Equipped with a new prototype featuring a dine-in model and a user-friendly menu, Las Vegas-based Teriyaki Madness plans to expand into Southwest U.S. markets.

Taco Bell identified as source in 10-state salmonella outbreak

February 2, 2012

A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that affected consumers in 10 states has been linked to Taco Bell.